Longmont – Oskar Blues Brewery – founded by Dale Katechis in 1997 in Lyons – dives deep into raw ingredients with farmers and maltsters for the launch of BEERITO, a Vienna Mexican lager set to be released at the end of March. Oskar Blues’ own malty sanchez, BEERITO, weighs in at 4.0% ABV and 21 IBUs. … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund ESTES PARK With the winter snows beginning to thaw, March is the perfect time to venture out and explore a world of cuisines, and a variety of Estes Park restaurants, during Thursday Night Dine Around. Dozens of restaurants all over town offer special $5 menus each Thursday in March. The offerings change … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith ESTES PARK Nick Smith gets to do what he loves every day. Since opening Lumpy Ridge Brewing Company in July 2015, he’s brought together his talents and tastes to craft the best beer he can while working hard to make people happy and contribute to his community. With the help of … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund NEDERLAND At Crosscut Pizzeria and Taphouse, everything is created by hand. From the artisan copper oven and the pizzas it cooks to the craft beer and house-made ice cream they serve, it’s all produced with care and an attention to detail. After lengthy renovations, unexpected discoveries, and several hectic weeks getting ready … Continue reading
Longmont – Oskar Blues Brewery and Hotbox Roasters have collaborated to introduce a national, limited release brew that packs a roasted coffee punch – Hotbox Coffee Porter. Hotbox Coffee Porter (6.4% ABV/30 IBUs) has a malted base extracted from English and German roasted and caramel malts, and is comprised of flavors like roasted nuts, crème … Continue reading
2015 Craft Beer in Review from the Brewers Association Reveals Historic Number of Breweries in U.S.; Most Since 1800s Boulder—The total number of U.S. breweries reached a record level in 2015, according to a year-end review from the Brewers Association—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers. As of the end of … Continue reading
Featuring Musketeer Gripweed and Hot Soup with Specialty CANNed Beers aplenty Lyons, CO.— It’s been 13 years since Oskar Blues Brewery started the craft beer-in-a-CAN apocalypse in an old barn turned CANnery located just outside of the original Oskar Blues Grill & Brew brewpub in Lyons, CO. Today, more than 500 craft breweries in the … Continue reading
NOW OPEN! By Jeffrey V. Smith IDAHO SPRINGS All the clichés apply. The owners of The Buffalo and new Westbound & Down Brewing Company in Idaho Springs have gone above and beyond, spared no expense, didn’t skimp and avoided cutting corners while renovating and recreating the decades-old business. It’s taken a year, but the wait … Continue reading
PEAK TO PEAK Want to avoid spending hours in the kitchen preparing a large meal for Thanksgiving? Then head out and join other mountain residents and visitors for a Thanksgiving dinner at gatherings and restaurants across the Peak to Peak. Nederland Community Thanksgiving Dinner Nederland Community Center, 750 N. Hwy. 72 Everyone is welcome, Nov. … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund ESTES PARK Held each year on the same day clocks “fall back” when Daylight Savings ends, the Fall Back Beer Festival is not only a celebration of beer, but also the people who make it. Returning for it’s third year, Oct. 31 from noon-4 p.m. at the Estes Park Events Complex, the … Continue reading
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